171: Yin-Yang Dragon Vein, Azure Cloud Messenger!

"From this day forth, this shall be the mountain gate of our Qingyun Dao Sect!"

Lu Yuan's voice echoed through the mountains.

"Yuhua, Qianji, and Yaowang—each of you lead your Disciples to open up peaks in the surrounding mountains and establish branch halls."

"Hehuan and Guanghan shall do the same."

"As for the main peak..."

Lu Yuan pointed to the most towering peak beneath his feet. "It shall be Azure Cloud Peak, the place of my cultivation."

Naturally, besides him, Gu Qingxue, Lu Xueyao, and the other women would also Cultivate on Azure Cloud Peak.

"Yes! We shall obey the Old Ancestor's decree!"

The Cultivators took their orders and began building their new home with great fervor.

With several Refining Void Great Powers overseeing the work and hundreds of thousands of Cultivators working together, the originally desolate Kunwu Mountain was completely transformed in just half a day.

Towering palaces rose from the ground, and Immortal Caves were carved into the mountainsides.

Azure Cloud Peak, Yuhua Peak, Hehuan Peak, Guanghan Peak, Qianji Peak, Yaowang Peak... and next to Azure Cloud Peak was a Qingyun Subsidiary Peak, serving as the cultivation grounds for the Disciples and Elders of the original Azure Cloud Sect.

Surrounded by mountains like stars surrounding the moon, it presented a scene of a true immortal family's domain.

After settling everything,

Lu Yuan did not rest.

He stood atop Azure Cloud Peak, overlooking the entire mountain range with a slight frown.

"The mountain-protecting Formation is not yet strong enough."

Although supported by a Saint Grade Spiritual Vein, without a sufficiently powerful Formation to guard it, Kunwu Mountain would ultimately be a piece of fat that others would covet.

"Yuantian Yin and Yang Formation!"

A peerless Formation recorded in the yuantian scripture surfaced in Lu Yuan's mind.

This Formation uses the Yin and Yang Qi as its foundation and mobilizes the Dragon Qi of the earth's veins. It integrates offense and defense; if successful, it could even withstand an attack from a Great Ascension Stage Cultivator for a short time.

Furthermore, he held the treasure, the cauldron of the mother qi of all things. If used as the Formation's core, the Formation's power would double!

"The Materials for the Formation are sufficient, but..."

Lu Yuan calculated in his heart, "The core of this Yuantian Yin and Yang Formation requires a Dragon Vein with Yin and Yang attributes to guide the Yin and Yang Qi."

"For an ordinary Formation, Top-Grade Spirit Stones might suffice as a substitute, but this is the Sect-protecting Formation; I cannot afford to be careless."

"System, search for the whereabouts of a Yin and Yang Dragon Vein."

[Targeted intelligence acquisition level set to: Purple.]

[Destiny Points required: 1000 points.]

[Confirm?]

"Confirm."

[Purple Intelligence: Beneath the mountain gate of the Taiyin Ancient Sect—a subsidiary Sect of the Longevity Immortal Clan Gu Family in the Central Province—lies an extremely rare 'Top-Grade Yin and Yang Dragon Vein'.]

[The Taiyin Ancient Sect has used a Heaven-Deceiving Formation to mask the aura of the Dragon Vein, keeping it unknown to outsiders. The Sect's strength is average, with only three Refining Void Early Stage experts and dozens of Soul Transformation Cultivators.]

"Taiyin Ancient Sect? A Gu Family subsidiary?"

Lu Yuan's eyes lit up.

"The location is only several hundred thousand miles from Kunwu Mountain? Isn't this just Materials being delivered to my door?"

"Perfect, I'll settle both new and old scores together."

A cold smile curled on Lu Yuan's lips.

Since they were the Gu Family's lackeys, there was no need to be polite.

"Sect Master of Qianji, come to the Qingyun Hall to see me."

Lu Yuan sent a message via Divine Sense.

A moment later.

The Sect Master of Qianji rushed over and bowed respectfully. "Subordinate pays respects to the Sect Master!"

"I have a task for you."

Lu Yuan said indifferently, "Send a clever Soul Transformation Elder as an envoy of our Qingyun Dao Sect to the Taiyin Ancient Sect."

"To do what?" The Sect Master of Qianji was stunned.

"To pay a formal visit."

A hint of playfulness flashed in Lu Yuan's eyes. "Say that our Qingyun Dao Sect has just been established and will soon hold a Sect-opening ceremony, and we specifically invite them to attend."

"However, remember this."

Lu Yuan's tone suddenly turned cold. "Once this envoy goes, he doesn't need to come back."

"He must go missing on the Taiyin Ancient Sect's territory, and everyone must know that he was persecuted by the people of the Taiyin Ancient Sect."

The Sect Master of Qianji was also an old fox; he understood instantly upon hearing this.

This was looking for an excuse to start a war!

"Subordinate understands!"

The Sect Master of Qianji's eyes darted around, and he immediately thought of a suitable candidate.

"In my Sect, there is a Soul Transformation Elder named Chen Yan who has cultivated a secret technique called 'External Incarnation'. This Incarnation is identical to the original body, and if destroyed, the original body will only suffer injuries and a drop in Realm, but will survive."

"Sending him would be most appropriate!"

"Very good."

Lu Yuan nodded in satisfaction. "Once the matter is settled, this seat shall reward you handsomely."

...Qianji Peak, Secret Chamber.

Chen Yan looked at the Mother-Child memory stone in his hand and listened to the Sect Master's instructions, a flash of excitement and ruthlessness in his eyes.

Although he would have to sacrifice a Clone and suffer a drop in Realm, what did that loss matter if he could cling to the Old Ancestor's favor?

"Rest assured, Sect Master! Subordinate will definitely perform this play well!"

...The Taiyin Ancient Sect was located in a mountain range shrouded in clouds all year round.

Today, an uninvited guest arrived at the mountain gate.

"Chen Yan, envoy of the Qingyun Dao Sect, has come to visit the Sect Master of Taiyin!"

Chen Yan's Clone stood before the mountain gate, nose in the air, looking arrogant and overbearing.

The Sect Master of Taiyin, a middle-aged man in a black robe with a sinister face, walked out with two Refining Void Elders.

He sized Chen Yan up, his brow furrowing slightly.

Qingyun Dao Sect? Never heard of it.

But judging by the other's posture, they seemed to have a significant background.

"So it is Envoy Chen. Please, come in."

The Sect Master of Taiyin suppressed his patience and invited Chen Yan into the great hall.

Inside the great hall.

Chen Yan sat boldly in the guest seat, not even looking the Sect Master of Taiyin in the eye.

"Envoy Chen, I wonder what business brings you here?" the Sect Master of Taiyin asked, suppressing his anger.

"My Old Ancestor said..."

Chen Yan slowly picked up a teacup, took a sip, and then spat it on the floor with a "pah," looking disgusted.

"What kind of garbage tea is this? It's not even fit for a dog!"

"You!"

The Elders behind the Sect Master of Taiyin were furious.

"What? Not satisfied?"

Chen Yan sneered. "My Old Ancestor is a Body Integration expert. The Qingyun Dao Sect is about to hold its opening ceremony and is giving you face by inviting you to attend."

"However, my Old Ancestor said that you can't go empty-handed."

"I heard your Taiyin Ancient Sect doesn't have much of value, except that Taiyin Saintess of yours looks decent enough."

A lewd smile appeared on Chen Yan's face as his gaze swept over the Sect Master of Taiyin without restraint.

"If you know what's good for you, wash that Saintess clean and send her to my Old Ancestor as a bed-warming maid. Perhaps if my Old Ancestor is happy, he might throw you a few bones to eat."

"What did you say?!"

The Sect Master of Taiyin stood up abruptly, his whole body trembling and his eyes bloodshot.

The Taiyin Saintess was his biological daughter! She was also his bottom line!

This person dared to insult his daughter like this?

"What? Unwilling?"

Chen Yan stood up, pointing at the Sect Master of Taiyin's nose and cursing, "Don't refuse the face being given to you! My Old Ancestor taking an interest in your daughter is her good fortune!"

"Do you believe my Old Ancestor could wipe out your pathetic Sect with a single finger?"

"You're looking for death!!"

The Sect Master of Taiyin could no longer endure it.

Boom!

The terrifying pressure of a Refining Void Early Stage expert erupted.

He struck out in fury, a palm flying forth.